When businesses were asked which device they plan to buy or replace in the next 12 months, the answer was PCs. The latest results from Roy Morgan Research show the year to March 2013, there has been a plunge in PC upgrades from 20.3 per cent to 17.6 per cent. However the proportion of businesses intending to buy or replace Continue Reading
Toshiba has revealed they are working on the future of mobile technology by cautiously investing into the right areas of R&D. Toshiba Australia managing director, Mark Whittard said key features of future computing technology should include cloud service, natural hand writing capabilities, digital voice recognition and security will be part of that. With saying that, the company gave a sneak Continue Reading
“There’s not enough reason [on the market] to convince the customer to upgrade,” said Toshiba Australia managing director, Mark Whittard, speaking at launch in Sydney on Wednesday. “No longer can you back a new CPU or a new operating system to give stimulus to this marketplace. What we have to do is we have to get smarter in the way Continue Reading
Samsung is expanding its Ativ brand to include all of its Windows-based PCs. Ativ, previously the company’s brand for convertible PC devices, will now be used for all laptops, tablets and all-in-one PCs. According to Samsung Electronics America senior vice president of consumer IT product marketing, Mike Abary, the convergence will unite all of Samsung’s Windows devices under one cohesive Continue Reading
As the tablet space grows to accommodate different lifestyles, Toshiba has launched the Portégé Z10t to meet that requirement. The detachable Windows 8 Ultrabook which turns into a tablet is the latest addition to Toshiba’s Portégé range. Measuring 16.9mm on the front and 19.9mm on the back, the Z10t is powered by the latest 3rd generation Intel Core i5 Y Continue Reading
Marketed as a new product for ‘luxury computing’ Toshiba has released its KIRA Ultrabook targeted for the most discerning user. Featuring Toshiba’s PixelPure display on the 13.3-inch screen, KIRA is available in standard and touchscreen display. Its touchscreen models utilise Corning Conccore glass with a 10 point multi-touch surface. It’s also constructed from AZ91 pressed magnesium alloy combined with a Continue Reading
It’s thin but tough and these are the two main highlight features of Panasonic’s two new rugged tablets, the FZ-G1 Toughpad and the Toughbook CF-AX2 convertible ultrabook. Both products run on the Windows 8 operating system and have been designed to withstand hard knocks with higher durability than the consumer-grade tablets. The FZ-G1 Toughpad weighs in at 1.1kg, but meets Continue Reading
To give consumers an alternative operating system, Samsung has launched the Samsung Chrombook, a lightweight, portable laptop built on Google Chrome OS. “With a successful launch in the U.S. and the UK, Samsung is excited to bring the Samsung Chromebook to Australia this year,” said Todd Lynton, director – IT, Samsung Electronics Australia. According to Samsung, Google developed Chrome OS Continue Reading
Acer brings touch type duality to the mainstream with the launch of the Aspire V5 series. The Aspire V5 features a 10-point touch display and a larger trackpad, designed to enhance multi-gesture content consumption and to take advantage of the features offered by Windows 8. It’s 30 per cent slimmer than the same class in 2-spindle design with DVD and Continue Reading
Intel Australia has launched The Ultrabook Convertible Challenge, a social media competition inviting Australians to identify two items they would combine to create something even better. The campaign encourages entrants to imagine ‘the best of both worlds’ and is inspired by the Intel Ultrabook Convertible, a laptop and tablet in one device. “This is a chance to get creative and Continue Reading